A Band Called Death
“This Band was Punk, before Punk was Punk”
Synopsis
Before Bad Brains, the Sex Pistols or even the Ramones, there was Death. Formed in the early '70s by three teenage brothers from Detroit, Death is credited as being the first black punk band, and the Hackney brothers, David, Bobby, and Dannis, are now considered pioneers in their field. But it wasn’t until recently — when a dusty 1974 demo tape made its way out of Bobby’s attic nearly 30 years after Death’s heyday — that anyone outside a small group of punk enthusiasts had even heard of them.
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A Band Called Death - Official Trailer (HD)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 27, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$125
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Howlett, Mark Christopher Covino
- Original Title
- A Band Called Death
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $125
- Production Studios
- Picture Machine, Haven Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Howlett, Mark Christopher Covino
Rich Fox
Matthew Perniciaro, Kevin Mann, Mark Christopher Covino, Scott Mosier, Jeff Howlett
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Howlett
Director
Matthew Perniciaro
Producer
Kevin Mann
Producer
Mark Christopher Covino
Producer
Scott Mosier
Producer
Mark Christopher Covino
Director
Jeff Howlett
Producer
Jerry Ferrara
Producer
Rich Fox
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is A Band Called Death about?
Before Bad Brains, the Sex Pistols or even the Ramones, there was Death. Formed in the early '70s by three teenage brothers from Detroit, Death is credited as being the first black punk band, and the Hackney brothers, David, Bobby, and Dannis, are now considered pioneers in their field. But it wasn’t until recently — when a dusty 1974 demo tape made its way out of Bobby’s attic nearly 30 years after Death’s heyday — that anyone outside a small group of punk enthusiasts had even heard of them.
Who directed A Band Called Death?
A Band Called Death was directed by Jeff Howlett, Mark Christopher Covino.
Who stars in A Band Called Death?
The principal cast of A Band Called Death includes Dannis Hackney, Bobby Hackney, David Hackney, Henry Rollins, Elijah Wood.
When was A Band Called Death released and how long is it?
A Band Called Death was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did A Band Called Death make at the box office?
A Band Called Death grossed $125 in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Band Called Death?
A Band Called Death holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).